Bangor High School vs Brewer High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maine, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bangor High School
Bangor · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,068 students
Brewer High School
Brewer · Public high · Grades 9–12
690 students
| Measure | Bangor High School Bangor, Maine | Brewer High School Brewer, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #25 of 110 | #61 of 110 |
| National rank | #5696 of 16,910 | #10001 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,068 | 690 |
| Enrollment | 1,068 | 690 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.5% | 38.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 27% |
| city | Bangor | Brewer |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bangor High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.4 vs 43.8).
- •Bangor High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Bangor High School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 42%).
- •Brewer High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.8% vs 44.5%).
- •Bangor High School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.1).
- •Bangor High School is the larger school with 1,068 students compared with 690.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bangor High School better than Brewer High School?
On the Success Index (US), Bangor High School ranks higher (60.4 vs 43.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bangor High School and Brewer High School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Bangor and Brewer in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bangor High School: 1,068. Brewer High School: 690. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bangor High School and Brewer High School rank in Maine?
Bangor High School is 25th of 110 and Brewer High School is 61st of 110 among high schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).